Emma works as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate in Frankston Hospital’s Emergency Department. She incorporates informed decision making, evaluation of practice, the implementation of therapeutic practices and direct collaboration with specialty units. We spoke with Emma to learn more about her role and her experience working at Peninsula Health. Q. What is your current role? A. …
Image: Rachael Dekker, Cardiovascular Research Coordinator at Peninsula Health Rachael Dekker is a Registered Nurse with a background in cardiac and intensive care nursing. She is also a basic and advanced life support educator. In 2013, Rachael joined Peninsula Health as a casual Registered Nurse working mainly in the Intensive Care Unit, showcasing an array …
There is no doubt that the use of e-cigarettes amongst young people at schools is worrying for parents, school staff and young people themselves. Vaping is inherently harmful because it involves inhaling chemicals typically used for industrial cleaning that are not safe to inhale into the lungs. Local schools have reflected that although many …
[image: Bronte and Ben Edward] Scrubbing in for one of the most exciting days of their lives, Ben and Bronte (née Craven) Edward donned a different kind of uniform as they exchanged vows instead of medical charts on Friday 27 January. First meeting on night shift in Frankston Hospital Emergency Department, Ben and Bronte formed …
Thank you to all those who attended our 2022 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7 February. It was great to see everyone in-person at the Mornington Racecourse to celebrate our achievements of 2022 and plans for 2023. The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity to hear from our Chairperson Diana Heggie, Chief Executive Felicity Topp …
Commencing Monday 13 February, you may begin to notice construction works occurring out the front of Frankston Hospital’s Emergency Department. Over the course of the next month, pedestrian access to our Emergency Department will temporarily change as we install a new door, however, our friendly staff will be on-site to direct you into our …
For the families and carers of people struggling with their mental health, being a supportive and caring figure in their loved one’s recovery can often leave a heavy toll on their own wellbeing. Peninsula Health is one of the first health services in Victoria to introduce a Family/Carer Peer Worker within a residential setting, whose …
We’re excited to welcome 90 nursing, 18 midwifery and 16 mental health graduates to Peninsula Health this week as they embark on a 12-month graduate program to commence their careers in health. In their first week, they’ll settle their nerves as they get to know each other, become familiar with hospital policies, processes and …
Dr Idinakachukwu ‘Idy’ Chukwu re-joins Peninsula Health as a Medical Intern this year to complete the final step of her studies before becoming a fully qualified doctor. She begins her internship in our Emergency Department where she will shadow our doctors as they provide care to patients entering the health service through emergency. Learn more …
The 2022 Peninsula Health Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Community Forum is an opportunity for everyone across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region to provide feedback on our services and to be part of shaping our exciting future. Please join our Board of Directors, senior management and community members to celebrate the achievements of the …
